The July issue of ‘Country Homes and Interiors’, on sale today, features the beautiful waterfront property The Boathouse in Kingsbridge. Sleeping up to four people, this stylish VisitEngland Five Star awarded cottage is perfect for a couple or family looking for a peaceful retreat within easy reach of the unspoilt beaches and fabulous South West Coast Path. Guests can relax on the balcon...Read more >
25 Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea (sleeps 4) Special Introductory Offer! £75 off the Whitsun week commencing 2nd June, at this delightful top floor apartment, finished to an exceptional standard, offering wonderful panoramic views of the sea and famous Burgh Island. Relax on the sunny, South facing balcony and celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with a glass of something chilled, or head to the new...Read more >
Coast & Country Cottages has teamed up with Devon Life to offer a fabulous prize draw. We are offering three lucky winners a 12 month subscription to this fantastic magazine. To enter simply send your name, address, telephone number and email address with the subject line ‘Devon Life Competition’ to: marketing@coastandcountry.co.uk or send a postcard to Devon Life Competitio...Read more >
Salcombe Swimming Pool officially opens on Saturday with a family fun afternoon, after a programme of refurbishment during the Winter, following a donation to the works from Coast & Country Cottages. The Opening Dip from 2.00pm is followed by an afternoon of activities and a barbecue. Pictured Andrew Jones, Partner (left) and Jon Doyle, Operation...Read more >
This weekend the first ever Kingsbridge Food and Music Festival is taking place. The three day event (25th-27th May) will include 18 performances from music acts including The Filthy Gorgeous and Ben Carr & The Hot Rats Blues BandBen Carr & The Hot Rats Blues Band. With superb food from local producers, this is a fantastic event not to be missed for food and music lovers. The event i...Read more >
Yesterday, the Olympic Torch came to South Devon. The route took the flame through the traditional market town of Kingsbridge, along the picturesque coastal road through the villages of West Charleton, Chillington, Torcoss and Stoke Fleming, to the historic maritime town of Dartmouth. The roads were lined with visitors and locals alike, cheering the torch bearers as they passed through this Are...Read more >
On Sunday 20th May, the Olympic Torch will be making its way through the South Hams, the Southernmost tip of Devon. The route takes the flame through the traditional market town of Kingsbridge, along the picturesque coastal road through the villages of West Charleton, Chillington, Torcoss and Stoke Fleming, to the historic maritime town of Dartmouth. The flame will then head to Totnes and onwards...Read more >
This weekend sees the return of the annual Devon County Show at Westpoint Showground, Exeter. The three day event takes place from 17th-19th May 2012, and features everything from farming events like sheep shearing and cattle showing, to shopping stalls, food marques, craft tents and a fun fair! This family day out is not to be missed … why not tie in a visit to the show with an impromptu sho...Read more >
The beautiful beaches of South Sands, in the popular sailing town of Salcombe, and Blackpool Sands on the Start Bay coastline, have both been awarded their Blue Flag award for another year. The list of Blue Flag awarded beaches, announced today, features 27 beaches in the South West, 12 of which are in Devon. The South Hams, the Southernmost tip of Devon, is home to two of these award winning beac...Read more >
This weekend sees the return of the annual Dartmouth Music Festival. Taking place from Friday 11th –Sunday 13th May, this fantastic three day event is a must for music fans! With a mix of orchestral, rock, choral, blues, opera, folk, jazz, the festival has music for all tastes. Venues range from The Bandstand in the Royal Avenue Gardens, to The Flavel and The Guildhall. With acts including Th...Read more >